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sadness

[sad-nis] / ˈsæd nɪs /


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Of all the things I saw in Ukraine, the most painful was the sadness in the eyes of Ukrainians who love America.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

When I saw the headlines that flames were ravaging Santa Rosa Island, sadness washed over me.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

"Marjane Satrapi died of sadness a little over a year after the death of Mattias Ripa, her husband and the love of her life," they said in a statement sent to AFP.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

Headteacher Martin Clarke said it was "with great sadness" the school had to confirm the death of one of its students.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

And, in spite of my rock-hard heart and its resolution, I felt a lump of sadness coming up from my chest into my throat.

From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan




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